The Housing Team recently hosted a webinar titled “Understanding Your Rental Agreement: A Comprehensive Overview” specifically for Ukrainian refugees settling in New Jersey. This initiative comes in recognition of the significant challenges newcomers face when navigating the rental process in the United States, which differs greatly from the system in Ukraine. Many Ukrainian refugees are unfamiliar with the legalities and …
Tenant Toolkit
This comprehensive tool put together by Refugee Housing Solutions for housing providers contains key information and resources on renting to refugees, including the resettlement process, support available to refugees when renting, FAQs, and more.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) on fair housing issues
This document addresses frequently asked questions regarding fair housing issues related to exceptions to credit check policies and occupancy limits, affirmative marketing, and language access. It explores topics related to fair housing opportunities and how these policies are applied in various situations. It hopes to address some of the concerns that landlords and property management companies have in regard to …
Afghan refugee and parolees FAQ housing providers and fair housing
The U.S. federal government is assisting Afghan arrivals with resettlement support services as they begin to rebuild their lives in the United States. These FAQs are intended to answer questions that landlords and property managers may have about the Fair Housing Act and other civil rights requirements as they consider participation in OAW.
Truth in renting
The Department of Community Affairs has provided this guide to the rights and responsibilities of residential tenants and landlords in New Jersey.